Tuesday, March 31st, 2026
Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 31st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Our Place, a community food pantry, is asking for donations to help families in need. Residents may drop off essential items during the pantry’s operating hours. KXLY
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices dropped 5 cents per gallon today at local stations in Spokane + surrounding areas, easing fuel costs for drivers. KXLY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Bob Ferguson signed the new millionaires’ tax law on Monday, Mar. 30, adding a (9.9% rate for incomes over $1M) to boost state revenue for schools and tax cuts. Local small business leaders worry it may force price hikes or relocation as they assess its impact. FOX 28 Spokane
- ➤ A road project worth 10 million dollars beginning this spring will close East Wellesley Avenue + disrupt traffic on South Sullivan Road, city officials said. KHQ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Sean Cassidy, a 72-year-old retired Lewis-Clark State College professor, now tackles his ongoing battle with cancer by traveling, volunteering at St. Vincent de Paul, and pursuing hobbies like photography, a reminder that facing fear can bring gratitude & new adventures. Spokane Public Radio
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Washington State Housing Finance Commission is preparing to transfer deeds for 17 eligible eventual tenant ownership homes at Spokane Tribal housing — a step in a federal plan set to boost Indigenous homeownership and build generational wealth that may benefit 369 families across Native nations. Spokane Public Radio
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Herb Tea Garden Class
6-7:30 p.m. — Scale House Market — No entry fee — Discover the art of growing herbs for delicious homemade teas.
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Junior Livestock Show of Spokane
All day — Spokane County Fair and Expo Center — Free entry — Experience the thrill of the Junior Livestock Show with youth competitors showcasing their agricultural talents.
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